28-02-2025
35-year-old man hospitalized after illegal burning in Smith County
WHITEHOUSE, Texas (KETK) — A 35-year-old man was injured on Thursday while pouring gasoline on a controlled burn in Whitehouse.
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The Smith County Fire Marshal's Office responded to the 17000 block of Forest Lane in Whitehouse at around 1:41 p.m. Officials said the man was burning plastic household items, a toaster and aerosol cans.
He was transported by helicopter to a local hospital for treatment after being issued a Class C Misdemeanor citation for illegal burning.
'Smith County Fire Marshal Chad Hogue reminds residents to never use ignitable liquids when conducting controlled burn,' the Smith County Fire Department said.
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